Blaen y Buarth

A great family cottage, Blaen y Buarth is a simple, traditional cottage in the heart of Eryri / Snowdonia National Park.

This restoration has been a labour or love for Ceril and family - the house had lain empty for decades before their revival, though note the house retains a basic and rustic feel.

The good-sized garden welcomes with a firepit, chill-out seat, swing, and hut to store your mountain bikes and boots. Located in its own 7 acres and accessed by a private lane, it is still within walking distance of the local pub and only 4 miles from the tourist hub of Betws-y-Coed.

Yn ȏl cyfres "Cartrefi Cefn Gwlad Cymru" dyma 'fwthyn ddiddos, cyfforddus ac sydd wedi'i addurno mewn modd mor Gymreig ag y gall unrhyw dŷ fod'. Mae pob manylyn yma wedi'u weithio er mwyn cadw'r traddodiadol a'i blethu da'r gorau o Gymru gyfoes. Lle da i ymlacio, i grwydro Eryri, ac i gael llonydd.

Features

Bathroom Features

Bath

Electric Vehicle Charging

1 x type 2 charger

Family Friendly

Young children welcome
Washing machine
Cot

Heating

Open fire / woodburner

Location

Farm or rural location
Secluded location
Pub nearby (walkable)

Media & Technology

Television
Wifi broadband internet

Bed Layout

Double bed
Twin bedroom
Kingsize bed

In Detail

WIFI inside and generally good 4G phone signal outside. Underfloor heating to ground floor only.

Open plan Kitchen /Dining room. Everything you'd expect apart from a microwave. The fridge has only a small freezer box section. There's a highchair and dishwasher, and open stairs up to Bedroom 1.
Cwtsh or Snug - A cosy seating area for reading or watching DVDs or TV on the small TV. Open stairs to Bedroom 2.
Parlwr or Lounge - with wood burner set in the inglenook.
Bathroom with large shower and roll-top freestanding bath.

Upstairs:

Bedroom 1- Up open stairs from the kitchen. SuperKing bed.
Bedroom 2 - Up open stairs from the Cwtsh, with Bedroom 3 off it. Two single beds. Low headroom in parts.
Bedroom 3 - Kingsize bed. Hair dryer. Restricted headroom in parts. Note Bedroom 3 is only accessed from Bedroom 2, up the open stairwell from the Cwtsh.

Outside:

Parking for several cars
Fire pit with views of Cwm Penmachno, Moel Siabod and the Carneddau and Glyder range beyond. Enclosed garden, plenty of parking space
Hut with plenty of room for mountain bikes.
EV electric car Charger, Type 2

Good to know

Check in at : 16:00
Check out by: 11:00
Up to 6
7 nights from £669 (based on 2 staying)
Pets - Welcome (maximum: 2 dogs)
Location
Penmachno, Eryri (Snowdonia National Park)
Nearby
Eryri National Park - you are in it! In addition to self-directed hiking, kayaking and clim... Read more
Infants - Welcome + Cot & high chair available
Children - Welcome
Note Bedroom 3 (Kingsize) is only accessible via Bedroom 2 (twin).
No radiators to first floor - ground floor heated by underfloor heating and woodburner.

Bed Layout

Double bed
Twin bedroom
Kingsize bed

Eryri National Park - you are in it! In addition to self-directed hiking, kayaking and climbing, additional organised activity centres include:

Zipworld attractions which include Velocity, Titan and Caverns, Bounce Below, Treetop nets, Skyride and Plummet.
Surf Snowdonia,
Go below,
International White Water Centre,
Plas y Brenin,

All of the above attractions being within 10 - 35 minutes of the cottage.

Mountain biking from front door to Penmachno trails or 10 mins from Betws y Coed Marin trails and 35 mins from Coed y Brenin trails. Bike hire available at Betws y Coed (Beics Betws) and Coed y Brenin.
Steam Railways at Llanberis, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Porthmadog, Snowdon summit
Betws-y-Coed centre for outdoor activities - 4 miles -10 mins
Llanrwst lively historic market town 6 miles -13 mins
Conwy Castle and historic town 19 miles - 34 mins
Bodnant Gardens NT 15 miles - 25 mins
Ty Mawr Wybrnant NT 3 miles - 10 mins
Trefriw Woollen Mill - Traditional working mill and shop - 10 miles - 17 mins
Riding Stables - Tŷ Coch, Penmachno - 3 miles - 12 mins
Blaenau Ffestiniog Slate mines - 12 miles - 20 mins
Portmeirion - the setting of the cult series The Prisoner and home to Festival Number 6 - 19 miles / 29 mins
Beaches at Porthmadog, Cricieth, Llandudno, Rhyl (from 30 mins - 1 hour)
Greenwood Forest Park - Eco Activity park for children - 27 miles - 41 mins
RSPB nature reserve at Conwy - 26 miles - 36 minutes

Reviews

Heinrich F,

2026

We left a review in the properties book as we loved the magic that this cottage gave us of stepping through the veil into another world. Everything about this property was just idyllic. From old school coffee grinder, to all the slate built around the property. The beautiful garden and the comfort of the bathroom, indoor wood burner and seclusion for total peace of mind. It was so peaceful.

Nathalie G,

2026

A wonderful stay in such a nice cottage ! Blaen y Buarth was a dream, a pleasure, a comfort, a deep sense of feeling good. It was not a rental, it became home for a few days. We would stare through all the windows and rush out to look at the clouds, the stars, the rainbow, the cows, the sunset. We would sit under the beautiful tree or even take a nap on the grass, and we would fill our lungs with strong wind or gentle breeze and fill our head with memories which we will cherish. Our stay was just too short !

Kate P,

2026

Blaen y Buarth is in a spectacular location and we thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend in Wales whilst staying there. It’s situation, in the heart of Snowdonia, meant we got to travel on some of the most beautiful roads in North Wales every day, as we headed for each of the four ‘Iron Ring’ castles of Edward 1st in Conwy, Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Harlech.

Stephen G,

2026

Blaen y Buarth exceeded our expectations. The cottage is in an idyllic location, and well placed for hikes in the region. The owners have thoughtfully restored the building and we found it both comfortable and peaceful. Thank you.

Simon K,

2026

Amazing cottage, everything we needed for a lovely get away from it all weekend. Furnishings and beds were very high standard and super comfy. Loved all the antique and local things in the cottage. Would recommend to anyone wanting a secluded spot with views of the mountains. Thank you for the welcome card and Bara Brith… much appreciated and very yummy!

Christine F,

2026

Fantastic cottage in a peaceful location. Great views from all windows. Lovely garden to sit in and enjoy the scenery. Very well equipped kitchen. Underfloor heating was lovely to walk on in the Morning. Great shower and bath. Forest walks straight from the door. Nice pub and shop in the village ( check pub opening times) Owner was quick to respond to our query.

Karen H,

2026

The Cottage was a brilliant restoration, perfect as a UTT and we had a fantastic week enjoying the stunning views.

David W,

2026

An amazing cottage with everything we needed. The owner was very quick to respond to our question about getting more firewood. Lovely isolated cottage which we loved. Thoroughly recommend this cottage.

Richard W,

2025

Lovely week in a lovely cottage with frankly miraculous weather for Wales in October. Splendid isolation without being too far from civilisation, great vistas, including a spectacular view of the Milky Way on a clear, moonless night. Highly recommended. The dogs loved it too. Owner and housekeeper could not have been more helpful. Bendigedig!!

Timothy R,

2025

A beautiful cottage in a great location. Peaceful/ comfortable and very uplifting.

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